Friday 8th February, 2013

Term 1, Week 2

2303 Summerland Way Telephone (02) 6636 4151

Rukenvale Facsimile: (02) 6636 4296

NSW 2474 Email: rukenvale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Message From the Principal

We have had a wonderful week at Rukenvale,

with our students deeply engaged in their

studies and learning experiences, as well as

staff. Already this term staff have completed

mandatory training in anaphylaxis, and the

first module relating to the new Curriculum

and its implementation. Our students are

enjoying using technology in new ways to

enhance their learning.

“Today's kindergarteners will be retiring in the

year 2067. We have no idea of

what the world will look in five

years, much less 60 years, yet we

are charged with preparing our

students for life in that world.” (21st Century Education)

Swimming Carnival

Yesterday ’s Sw imming

Carnival was a great

experience for us as our

students competed in many

events throughout the day,

supported by a great number

of parents and community.

Junior class students also

participated in a variety of

fun events in the small pools.

Four of our students

w e r e R u n n e r - u p

Champions: Holly Walters

-Senior Girl RU; Dylan

Hahn– Senior Boys RU;

Harry Crawter-11 Yrs

Boys RU and Oliver

Hausen– Junior Boys

RU.

Thank you to all the

students and parents who

were able to attend and

support each other

throughout the day.

The Magic Number

Our numbers for 2013 are again very close

to the ‘magic number’. We are confident of

attaining our required numbers and current

staffing levels, but would really welcome

new families to Rukenvale.

We are hopeful that several houses in the

area will be filled very soon, attracting

some new enrolments to Rukenvale. We need

to reach our magic number within the next 2

weeks. If you know of anyone who may like

to give Rukenvale PS a try, please let us

know or let them know about us.

Head-Lice

Yes….they’re back! We ask parents to please

check their child(ren’s) hair for these nasty

little critters. As suggested at a P&C meeting

last year, we plan to have a ‘Nit-Off’ weekend

on the 23rd-24th February, where all

students, their bed linen and soft toys are all

treated on the one weekend, in the hope that

we can break the cycle of head lice. Neem oil,

I’ve been informed, is a very effective natural

treatment for hair. There will be another

reminder in next week’s newsletter.

Kathleen Johnston Principal

A ‘welcome’ BBQ will be held at the school on Wednesday 20th February at 5.30pm. All parents are invited to attend and are welcome to stay for the P&C meeting afterwards at 6.15pm. A sausage sizzle will be provided by the school.

Junior Class Awards XXXXXXXXXX for settl ing into

Kindergarten very well.

Kiarna King for settling into Kindergarten

very well. Senior Class Awards Sharni-Lee Daylight-Rose for application to

tasks and ‘Being A Learner’. Great work!

Deagan King for excellent application and

results in Spelling

Dylan Hahn for perseverance and great

group work

Term 1 2013

Friday 22nd February: Tuckshop (Snr Savoury, Jnr Sweet)

Wednesday 20th February: Welcome BBQ followed by P&C meeting

23rd/24th February: ’Nit-Off’ weekend

Tuesday 5th March: ‘Indigenous Infusion’ (performance at Wiangaree Hall)

Friday 22nd March: Tuckshop